
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X748 GGHMOT history
X748 GGH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 160,695 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X748 GGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X748 GGH was last recorded at 160,695 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jul 2009: 100,758 miles, lower than 953,916 miles on 4 Feb 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 159,359 miles · 8 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,336 miles
- Average per year
- 3,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,695 miles
- 2024 – 159,359 miles
- 2022 – 154,454 miles
- 2021 – 151,185 miles
- 2019 – 142,163 miles
- 2017 – 134,954 miles
- 2016 – 128,961 miles
- 2014 – 121,479 miles
- 2013 – 116,658 miles
- 2012 – 111,693 miles
- 2010 – 105,510 miles
- 2009 – 100,758 miles
- 2008 – 953,916 miles
- 2006 – 87,394 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,695 miles (+1,336)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 160,695 miles
- Test number
- 745360674446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,359 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 159,359 miles
- Test number
- 403186507415
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,350 miles (+25)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,350 miles
- Test number
- 765082558660
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Unacceptable repair, Compression joints of a type using separate ferrules used (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,325 miles (+4,871)2 dangerous18 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,325 miles
- Test number
- 967106233069
- DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorCentral Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Steering Damper/Shock (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter/Filter Housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass154,454 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 154,454 miles
- Test number
- 180726823920
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering Damper Bush Worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail154,454 miles (+3,269)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,454 miles
- Test number
- 301972747424
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering Damper Bush Worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass151,185 miles (+9,022)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 151,185 miles
- Test number
- 682945840026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,163 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 142,163 miles
- Test number
- 740691139165
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,163 miles (+95)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,163 miles
- Test number
- 702577080659
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,068 miles (+7,114)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,068 miles
- Test number
- 663946069704
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,954 miles (+5,993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 134,954 miles
- Test number
- 568773854252
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Pass128,961 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 128,961 miles
- Test number
- 808050481378
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside front (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside front/offside rear and nearside rear tyres have age cracking
Fail128,961 miles (+7,482)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,961 miles
- Test number
- 186318041080
- DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside front (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside front/offside rear and nearside rear tyres have age cracking
Pass121,479 miles (+51)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 121,479 miles
- Test number
- 148424744084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s r tyre & n/s/r tyre perished
Fail121,428 miles (+4,770)3 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,428 miles
- Test number
- 305711644049
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s r tyre & n/s/r tyre perished
Pass116,658 miles (+4,965)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 116,658 miles
- Test number
- 256933123051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 111,693 miles
- Test number
- 905309612018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,693 miles (+6,183)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,693 miles
- Test number
- 277556902061
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Pass105,510 miles (+4,752)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 105,510 miles
- Test number
- 902126710284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,758 miles (-853,158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 100,758 miles
- Test number
- 234798599442
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass953,916 miles (+866,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 953,916 miles
- Test number
- 172975638451
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass87,394 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 87,394 miles
- Test number
- 960616826107
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Questions about X748 GGH
- Does X748 GGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X748 GGH expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X748 GGH?
- The MOT on X748 GGH expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X748 GGH done?
- X748 GGH was recorded at 160,695 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 3,904 miles a year.
- Has X748 GGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X748 GGH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on X748 GGH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X748 GGH find?
- X748 GGH passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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